ZIP 02125 (Dorchester, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02125: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Suffolk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Suffolk County compares with Massachusetts
Suffolk County against Massachusetts and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Suffolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.6 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Suffolk County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Massachusetts on after dark.
The headline for Suffolk County: +69% yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 in the 2000s to 106 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Suffolk County. They injured 552 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02125 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-93 (4), SR-2A (4), I-95 (3), SR-16 (3) and SR-28 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is June, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02125 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Suffolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 4 |
| SR-2A | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-138 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Suffolk County) |
|---|---|
| Rte 93 S X 15 | 9 |
| Frontage Rd @ Mass Ave Connector | 8 |
| Rte 1 | 8 |
| Rte 93 S X 14 | 7 |
| Eastern Ave | 7 |
| Rte 93 Sb @ Exit 23 | 6 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 131 | 6 |
| Lee Burbank Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 02125 at a glance
| Population | 33,662 |
| Density | 5,995 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,953 |
| Median home value | $657,354 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Suffolk County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 63 | +114% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 106 | +69% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 110 | +4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 110 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02125
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02125?
Since 2015, 1,179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Suffolk County (552 injured, 23 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02125?
Truck crashes in Suffolk County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02125?
Since 2015, Suffolk County has reported 67 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02125 compared with Massachusetts?
Suffolk County records 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02125?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.